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Hail history for Kingston, RI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingston on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Kingston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kingston in the last two years.
Hail days near Kingston by year
When hail season peaks near Kingston
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Kingston
Jun 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kingstown (7 mi from Kingston)
May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saunderstown (4 mi from Kingston)
Jul 14, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wakefield (4 mi from Kingston)
Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Usquepaug (7 mi from Kingston)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Kingstown (7 mi from Kingston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | La Fayette 6 mi from Kingston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingston
25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingston since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | North Kingstown 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Arcadia 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Indian Lake Shrs, Charlestown 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 75 mph, measured | Jamestown, Slocum 4 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Narragansett Pier 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Narragansett Pier 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 45 mph, estimated | Peace Dale 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Saunderstown 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Kingston; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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18 hail days - Taunton
11 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Kingston.
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